n-Butyl Acrylate<\/strong> is an important acrylic ester used as a raw material in the manufacture of paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, printing inks and various polymer products. Because its purity, acidity, colour, moisture and inhibitor content can directly influence downstream processing and product quality, controlling its specification is important for chemical manufacturers, importers and industrial users.<\/p>\n In India, IS 14709:1999 \u2013 n-Butyl Acrylate \u2013 Specification<\/strong> prescribed requirements for this chemical, including limits for assay, acidity, colour, water content and inhibitors<\/strong>, along with requirements for packing and marking. BIS’s technical information identifies n-Butyl Acrylate as a clear, colourless liquid and notes that it is flammable and harmful if inhaled or in contact with skin.<\/p>\n However, there is an important regulatory update for businesses planning certification today: BIS revised the standard to IS 14709:2025<\/strong>, and its implementation circular states that IS 14709:1999 was withdrawn on 27 September 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For the existing QCO framework, BIS’s current Scheme-I page continues to list IS 14709:1999<\/strong> and shows 2026 amendments to the n-Butyl Acrylate Quality Control Order. BIS’s current “Upcoming QCOs” page also lists n-Butyl Acrylate against IS 14709:1999 with an enforcement date of 31 July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Therefore, manufacturers and importers should carefully review the latest BIS notification, applicable QCO and current standard transition requirements<\/strong> before applying.<\/p>\n Qualitance India<\/strong> provides BIS Certification Consultancy and regulatory support for n-Butyl Acrylate, including applicability review, standard transition assessment, documentation, testing coordination, BIS application support and compliance guidance.<\/p>\n IS 14709:1999<\/strong> is titled:<\/p>\n \u201cn-Butyl Acrylate \u2013 Specification\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The BIS Product Manual PM\/14709\/2 dated December 2022<\/strong> was prepared for certification under Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018<\/strong> and incorporated two amendments to the 1999 standard.<\/p>\n Under that Product Manual, the principal specification requirements included:<\/p>\n The 2022 amendment guidance clarified that either Annex A or Annex C<\/strong> could be used for inhibitor testing, with Annex A as the referee method<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Manufacturers should not use the old 1999 standard without checking the current regulatory position.<\/p>\n BIS issued implementation guidelines in August 2025 stating that:<\/p>\n The revised standard introduced changes including:<\/p>\n The current BIS Product Manual for IS 14709:2025<\/strong> gives a sample quantity of 1000 ml<\/strong> and states that there is no specific raw-material requirement and no grouping requirement.<\/p>\n This update is highly relevant for any business currently planning n-Butyl Acrylate BIS certification.<\/p>\n n-Butyl Acrylate is an acrylic ester with the chemical formula:<\/p>\n CH\u2082=CHCOO(CH\u2082)\u2083CH\u2083<\/strong><\/p>\n BIS’s technical summary describes it as a clear, colourless liquid with a fruity, strong odour<\/strong>. It is an important acrylic ester monomer used in polymers and chemical formulations.<\/p>\n It is widely used as a chemical intermediate and monomer in industrial manufacturing.<\/p>\n n-Butyl Acrylate is used in the manufacture of:<\/p>\n BIS specifically identifies paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, printing inks and thermoplastic ethylene-acrylate copolymers among its application areas.<\/p>\n For industrial chemical users, consistent n-Butyl Acrylate quality is important because impurities and deviations in concentration can affect polymerisation and downstream product performance.<\/p>\n The standard therefore controls parameters such as:<\/p>\n These parameters help control purity and important chemical characteristics of the product.<\/p>\n n-Butyl Acrylate is covered by the n-Butyl Acrylate Quality Control Order<\/strong> framework.<\/p>\n BIS’s current Scheme-I listing identifies:<\/p>\n IS 14709:1999 \u2013 n-Butyl Acrylate<\/strong><\/p>\n under the n-Butyl Acrylate QCO framework and also lists subsequent 2026 amendments.<\/p>\n The BIS “Upcoming QCOs” page currently lists:<\/p>\n n-Butyl Acrylate \u2013 IS 14709:1999 \u2013 Enforcement Date: 31 July 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n At the same time, BIS has withdrawn IS 14709:1999 and replaced it with IS 14709:2025.<\/p>\n Because these regulatory documents concern different stages of the standard\/QCO transition, businesses should verify the latest applicable QCO notification and BIS implementation position before placing the product on the market.<\/p>\n The n-Butyl Acrylate QCO was originally issued by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.<\/p>\n BIS’s current Scheme-I listing records the principal n-Butyl Acrylate (Quality Control) Order, 2021<\/strong> along with subsequent amendments, including:<\/p>\n The April 2026 amendment temporarily suspended conformity to the Indian Standard from 10 April 2026 to 10 July 2026<\/strong> in view of supply-chain disruption.<\/p>\n The current regulatory framework should therefore be checked immediately before manufacturing, importing or selling the product.<\/p>\n BIS certification for n-Butyl Acrylate is operated through the BIS product certification framework.<\/p>\n The 2022 Product Manual for IS 14709:1999 states that certification is operated under:<\/p>\n Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n For the revised standard, BIS has also issued a new Product Manual for IS 14709:2025<\/strong> under Scheme-I.<\/p>\n This means manufacturers need to determine whether their certification application should be based on the current IS 14709:2025<\/strong> framework rather than the withdrawn 1999 edition.<\/p>\n The compliance framework is relevant to businesses such as:<\/p>\n Whether a particular entity is required to hold BIS certification depends on the applicable QCO, product status and current regulatory notifications.<\/p>\n A manufacturer seeking certification should have suitable production and quality-control arrangements.<\/p>\n Depending on the manufacturing setup, these may include:<\/p>\n The exact equipment should be confirmed against the current Product Manual applicable to the certification application.<\/p>\n Before testing, determine:<\/p>\n Because the standard has undergone a revision, this review is particularly important.<\/p>\n The applicable product specification is assessed, including:<\/p>\n The manufacturer should confirm the applicable current standard and transition requirements with BIS.<\/p>\n Technical, factory and quality-control documents are prepared.<\/p>\n For the earlier IS 14709:1999 Product Manual<\/strong>, the specified sample quantity was:<\/p>\n 1000 ml<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The revised IS 14709:2025 Product Manual<\/strong> also specifies:<\/p>\n 1000 ml<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Samples are tested for the applicable requirements.<\/p>\n The manufacturer submits the application and required documents according to the applicable BIS framework.<\/p>\n BIS assesses the manufacturing, laboratory and quality-control arrangements where applicable.<\/p>\n Any observations raised during the certification process are addressed.<\/p>\n After successful conformity assessment, BIS grants the licence for the approved scope.<\/p>\n The manufacturer follows the applicable BIS marking and packing requirements.<\/p>\n The standard controls key chemical characteristics.<\/p>\n For the 1999 edition, BIS’s technical summary identifies:<\/p>\n The 2022 Product Manual identifies the same principal test categories.<\/p>\n Assay determines the concentration or purity of n-Butyl Acrylate.<\/p>\n The earlier Product Manual specifies a suitable gas-liquid chromatograph with flame ionization detector (FID)<\/strong> for assay determination.<\/p>\n Accurate assay testing is important because significant variation in purity can affect downstream polymerisation and formulation.<\/p>\n Acidity is controlled to limit the presence of acidic impurities such as acrylic acid.<\/p>\n The 2022 Product Manual identifies equipment including:<\/p>\n for acidity determination.<\/p>\n Colour is an important product-quality parameter for n-Butyl Acrylate.<\/p>\n The Product Manual identifies colour comparison equipment and a spectrophotometer for determining colour on the Pt-Co scale.<\/p>\n A consistent colour specification is useful for chemical-product quality control.<\/p>\n Water content must be controlled because moisture can influence downstream chemical processing.<\/p>\n Under the 1999 framework, the Product Manual refers to IS 2362<\/strong> and identifies a Karl Fischer titrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For the revised IS 14709:2025, BIS added IS 1448 (Part 182)<\/strong> as an alternate method and specified it as the referee method.<\/p>\n Inhibitor content is important for controlling unwanted polymerisation during storage and handling.<\/p>\n Under the 1999 standard, the inhibitor requirement was tested through either:<\/p>\n The 2022 amendment clarified that Annex A is the referee method<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The revised standard also updated the terminology of the inhibitor to Monomethyl Ether of Hydroquinone (MEHQ)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n n-Butyl Acrylate requires careful handling because BIS’s technical summary identifies it as:<\/p>\n Manufacturers and handlers should therefore maintain appropriate chemical-safety, storage and handling procedures in addition to BIS product conformity.<\/p>\n The IS 14709:1999 Product Manual<\/strong> states:<\/p>\n Raw material: No specific requirement.<\/strong><\/p>\n The revised IS 14709:2025 Product Manual<\/strong> also states:<\/p>\n No specific requirement<\/strong> for raw material.<\/p>\n Even so, manufacturers should maintain adequate control over:<\/p>\n The 1999 Product Manual states:<\/p>\n Grouping guidelines: NA.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2025 Product Manual likewise identifies:<\/p>\n Grouping guidelines: NA.<\/strong><\/p>\n Therefore, manufacturers should focus on the actual product specification, testing and approved licence scope rather than assuming that multiple variants can be automatically grouped.<\/p>\n The 1999 Product Manual identifies major equipment including:<\/p>\n BIS notes that this equipment list is indicative and not exhaustive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n During factory assessment, BIS may review:<\/p>\n Production processes and control systems.<\/p>\n Suitable storage arrangements for the finished chemical.<\/p>\n Controlled sampling procedures.<\/p>\n Availability of appropriate laboratory testing facilities.<\/p>\n Calibration records for laboratory instruments.<\/p>\n Incoming, process and final-product controls.<\/p>\n Clear linkage between production batch and test results.<\/p>\n Compliance with the applicable standard and BIS licence conditions.<\/p>\n The Product Manual requires the manufacturer to maintain:<\/p>\n For the 1999 Product Manual, the Standard Mark was required on the container provided that the material conformed to the specification.<\/p>\n For bulk transportation through tank cars, tank trucks or container ships<\/strong>, the Standard Mark and licence number were to be incorporated on the accompanying test certificate.<\/p>\n Packing and marking are particularly important for bulk chemicals.<\/p>\n Under the 1999 Product Manual, containers were required to carry:<\/p>\n The Product Manual also specified the use of an accompanying test certificate for bulk transportation modes such as tank cars, tank trucks and container ships.<\/p>\n The exact marking requirements for current certification should be confirmed against IS 14709:2025<\/strong>, its current Product Manual and the applicable BIS licence schedule.<\/p>\n A test certificate is important for demonstrating product conformity.<\/p>\n For bulk supplies, the earlier Product Manual required the certificate to accompany the transport container and include the applicable Standard Mark and BIS licence information.<\/p>\n Manufacturers should maintain complete records linking:<\/p>\n Typical documents may include:<\/p>\n The final document requirement depends on the current BIS standard and applicable certification framework.<\/p>\n Manufacturers and suppliers may face delays because of:<\/p>\n The standard transition is especially important because BIS formally withdrew IS 14709:1999 on 27 September 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There is no single fixed BIS certification cost applicable to every applicant.<\/p>\n The overall cost can depend on:<\/p>\n Current BIS LIMS information shows a listed testing charge of \u20b910,500<\/strong> for IS 14709:1999<\/strong> at one laboratory entry.<\/p>\n Current BIS LIMS also lists IS 14709:2025<\/strong> with a testing charge of \u20b910,000<\/strong> at another laboratory entry.<\/p>\n These are laboratory-specific charges and not the complete BIS certification cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Because the applicable standard has changed, applicants should confirm the current laboratory quotation for the standard and testing scope that applies to their certification.<\/p>\n The certification timeline depends on:<\/p>\n For n-Butyl Acrylate, an additional regulatory review is advisable because of the transition from IS 14709:1999 to IS 14709:2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Helps manufacturers and suppliers meet applicable BIS and QCO requirements.<\/p>\n Testing establishes conformity for important chemical characteristics.<\/p>\n Certified product quality can strengthen confidence among industrial chemical users.<\/p>\n Routine analysis encourages consistent production and batch control.<\/p>\n Batch testing and certificates support better product traceability.<\/p>\n Compliance is important where BIS certification is required under the applicable QCO.<\/p>\n BIS certification can strengthen the manufacturer’s standing in the chemical market.<\/p>\n Qualitance India<\/strong> provides professional BIS Certification Consultancy and regulatory support for manufacturers and businesses dealing with BIS-regulated products.<\/p>\n For n-Butyl Acrylate<\/strong>, our consultancy support can include:<\/p>\nWhat is IS 14709:1999?<\/h1>\n
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Important Update: IS 14709:1999 Revised to IS 14709:2025<\/h1>\n
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What is n-Butyl Acrylate?<\/h1>\n
Applications of n-Butyl Acrylate<\/h1>\n
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Why Quality Control of n-Butyl Acrylate is Important<\/h1>\n
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Is BIS Certification Mandatory for n-Butyl Acrylate?<\/h1>\n
n-Butyl Acrylate Quality Control Order<\/h1>\n
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BIS Certification for n-Butyl Acrylate<\/h1>\n
Who Needs BIS Certification for n-Butyl Acrylate?<\/h1>\n
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BIS Certification Eligibility Requirements<\/h1>\n
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BIS Certification Process for n-Butyl Acrylate<\/h1>\n
Step 1 \u2013 Regulatory Applicability Review<\/h2>\n
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Step 2 \u2013 Product Specification Review<\/h2>\n
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Step 3 \u2013 Standard Version Confirmation<\/h2>\n
Step 4 \u2013 Documentation Preparation<\/h2>\n
Step 5 \u2013 Sample Preparation<\/h2>\n
Step 6 \u2013 Laboratory Testing<\/h2>\n
Step 7 \u2013 BIS Application<\/h2>\n
Step 8 \u2013 Factory Assessment<\/h2>\n
Step 9 \u2013 Observation Closure<\/h2>\n
Step 10 \u2013 BIS Licence Grant<\/h2>\n
Step 11 \u2013 Packing and Marking<\/h2>\n
Testing Requirements for n-Butyl Acrylate<\/h1>\n
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Acidity<\/h1>\n
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Colour<\/h1>\n
Water Content<\/h1>\n
Inhibitor Content<\/h1>\n
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Important Safety Characteristics<\/h1>\n
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Raw Material Requirements<\/h1>\n
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Product Grouping<\/h1>\n
Testing Equipment for IS 14709<\/h1>\n
Assay<\/h3>\n
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Water<\/h3>\n
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Inhibitor<\/h3>\n
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BIS Factory Inspection for n-Butyl Acrylate<\/h1>\n
Chemical Manufacturing Facility<\/h3>\n
Storage Facilities<\/h3>\n
Sampling System<\/h3>\n
Laboratory<\/h3>\n
Calibration<\/h3>\n
Quality Control<\/h3>\n
Batch Traceability<\/h3>\n
Packing and Marking<\/h3>\n
Scheme of Inspection and Testing<\/h1>\n
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Packing and Marking Requirements<\/h1>\n
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Test Certificate<\/h1>\n
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Documents Required for BIS Certification<\/h1>\n
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Common Reasons for BIS Certification Delays<\/h1>\n
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BIS Certification Cost for n-Butyl Acrylate<\/h1>\n
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BIS Certification Timeline<\/h1>\n
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Benefits of BIS Certification<\/h1>\n
Regulatory Compliance<\/h3>\n
Standardized Product Quality<\/h3>\n
Customer Confidence<\/h3>\n
Better Process Control<\/h3>\n
Traceability<\/h3>\n
Market Access<\/h3>\n
Business Credibility<\/h3>\n
Why Choose Qualitance India?<\/h1>\n